ESPN released their top 10 running back rankings Wednesday, listing Badger back Braelon Allen as the sixth best in college football heading into 2023.
The third-year athlete is looking to continue the success he’s had early in his career, posting over 1200 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons with the Badgers. Most recently, in 2022, Allen rushed for 1242 yards and 11 scores on the ground over 12 contests.
Now with new head coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Phil Longo at the helm, the second of which could be more important, Allen will look to explode in Longo’s “Air Raid” offense in 2023. The idea is that if the Badgers can get more success over the top in the passing games, more holes will open up for the 6-foot-2 running back.
Also in the top ten of ESPN’s rankings from the Big Ten were Blake Corum (Michigan, #1 overall), Nicholas Singleton (Penn State, #4 overall) and Donovan Edwards (Michigan, #5 overall).